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Contact:
Mary Miller
Oregon Trail Chapter
(503) 528-5633, (503) 940-2019
millerm@redcross-pdx.org
Red Cross volunteers respond to victims
of lightning storm
PORTLAND, Ore. – June 20, 2005 – Volunteers
from the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter responded to
a family of eight in the Gresham area that were uniquely impacted
by last night’s thunderstorms.
Nicolas Morales and his family were sitting down for a Father’s
Day dinner, when lightning struck through a bedroom in his house,
starting a fire. The fire department arrived on the scene and
handled the blaze, but the event left Nicolas, his wife and
their two children, as well as four other family members without
shelter. The Red Cross, thanks to the generous support of Oregonians,
was able to step in and provide hotel accommodations, at no
charge.
About the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization,
led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster
and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Local Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and
other disasters every 32 hours on average. All Red Cross disaster
assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of
time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide
shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other immediate assistance
to those in need. Call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.
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American Red Cross, Oregon
Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please
call (503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters,
go to www.redcross-pdx.org
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